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'''Germany''' is a country in central [[Europe]]. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by [[France]], Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Its capital city is Berlin. Other famous German cities include Cologne, Dresden, Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig and Frankfurt. The [[Black Forest]] is located in Germany.
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'''Germany''' is a country in central [[Europe]]. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by [[Poland]] and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by [[France]], Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Its capital city is Berlin. Other famous German cities include Cologne, Dresden, Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig and Frankfurt. The [[Black Forest]] is located in southern Germany, which also contains the state of [[Bavaria]].
   
It is implied that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] murdered a [[German family|family]] living here during [[1997]] for information about [[Gregorovitch]].
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It is implied that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] murdered a [[German family|family]] living here during [[1997]] for information about [[Gregorovitch]].<ref name="DH12">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 12 (''Magic is Might'')</ref>
   
 
==Witches and wizards from Germany==
 
==Witches and wizards from Germany==
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*[[Rudolf Brand]], [[Hogwarts Quidditch Captain|Captain]] of the [[Heidelberg Harriers]] in [[1950s|1953]].
 
*[[Rudolf Brand]], [[Hogwarts Quidditch Captain|Captain]] of the [[Heidelberg Harriers]] in [[1950s|1953]].
 
*Ellerby and Spudmore, founders of the [[broomstick]] company of the same name. Although their company is located in Germany, their names give rise to the suspicion that they are not native Germans.
 
*Ellerby and Spudmore, founders of the [[broomstick]] company of the same name. Although their company is located in Germany, their names give rise to the suspicion that they are not native Germans.
*[[Gregorovitch]], a famous wandmaker who apparently lived in Germany for some time.
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*[[Gregorovitch]], a famous [[wandmaker]] who apparently lived in Germany for some time.
*[[Bruno Schmidt]], a child who killed an Erkling by hitting it over the head with his father's collapsible cauldron
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*[[Bruno Schmidt]], a child who killed an [[Erkling]] by hitting it over the head with his father's collapsible cauldron
   
 
==Magical games and sports==
 
==Magical games and sports==
*In ancient Germany, the game of [[Stichstock]], a forerunner of modern [[Quidditch]], was popular. The players had to puncture an inflated [[dragon]] bladder that was tied to a pole with the sharpened ends of their broomsticks. The bladder was defended by another player. The game died out in the 14th century.
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*In medieval Germany, the ancient game of [[Stichstock]], a forerunner of modern [[Quidditch]], was popular. The players had to puncture an inflated [[dragon]] bladder that was tied to a pole with the sharpened ends of their broomsticks. The bladder was defended by another player. The game died out in the [[14th century]].<ref name="qta2">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]'' - Chapter 2 (''Ancient Broom Games'')</ref>
   
*Quidditch became popular on the continent, and thus probably also in Germany, by the early 15th century. The [[Heidelberg Harriers]] are a well-known professional German Quidditch team. Their seven-day match against the [[Holyhead Harpies]] of [[1950s|1953]] is widely reckoned one of the finest ever seen. After the Harpies beat the Harriers, Harriers' Captain Rudolf Brand proposed to the Harpies' Captain and was hit over the head with her [[Cleansweep Five]].
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*Quidditch became popular on the continent, and thus probably also in Germany, by the early 15th century. The [[Heidelberg Harriers]] are a well-known professional German Quidditch team.<ref name="qta8">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]'' - Chapter 8 (''The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide'')</ref> Their seven-day match against the [[Holyhead Harpies]] of [[1950s|1953]] is widely reckoned one of the finest ever seen. After the Harpies beat the Harriers, Harriers' Captain Rudolf Brand proposed to the Harpies' Captain and was hit over the head with her [[Cleansweep Five]].
   
 
*The broomstick company of Ellerby and Spudmore resides in the Black Forest, but their brooms were never successful in professional Quidditch.
 
*The broomstick company of Ellerby and Spudmore resides in the Black Forest, but their brooms were never successful in professional Quidditch.
   
 
*Germany also has its own [[German National Quidditch Stadium|national Quidditch stadium]].
 
*Germany also has its own [[German National Quidditch Stadium|national Quidditch stadium]].
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*An illuminated manuscript, dating back to early Medieval Ages that depicts three warlocks dismounting from their brooms was found in Germany.<ref name="qta1">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]'' - Chapter 1 (''The Evolution of the Flying Broomstick'')</ref>
   
 
==Magical creatures==
 
==Magical creatures==
 
The following magical creatures are native to Germany:
 
The following magical creatures are native to Germany:
*[[Bowtruckle]]s: Small, twig-like tree guardians
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*[[Bowtruckle]]s: small, twig-like tree guardians.<ref name="fbwt">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)]]''</ref>
*[[Erkling]]s: Small, humanoid beasts from the Black Forest that devour children
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*[[Erkling]]s: small, humanoid beasts from the [[Black Forest]] that devour children.<ref name="fbwt"/>
*[[Vampire]]s: beings that drink human blood and can apparently be found in the Black Forest
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*[[Vampire]]s: beings that drink human blood and can apparently be found in the Black Forest.
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{Comment|Assuming that the murder of the unnamed family took place in Germany.}}
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*''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)]]''
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*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]''
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==External links==
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*{{Wikilink|Germany}}
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==Notes and references==
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Revision as of 14:58, 13 December 2014

Germany is a country in central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Its capital city is Berlin. Other famous German cities include Cologne, Dresden, Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig and Frankfurt. The Black Forest is located in southern Germany, which also contains the state of Bavaria.

It is implied that Lord Voldemort murdered a family living here during 1997 for information about Gregorovitch.[1]

Witches and wizards from Germany

Important witches and wizards from Germany include:

Magical games and sports

  • In medieval Germany, the ancient game of Stichstock, a forerunner of modern Quidditch, was popular. The players had to puncture an inflated dragon bladder that was tied to a pole with the sharpened ends of their broomsticks. The bladder was defended by another player. The game died out in the 14th century.[2]
  • Quidditch became popular on the continent, and thus probably also in Germany, by the early 15th century. The Heidelberg Harriers are a well-known professional German Quidditch team.[3] Their seven-day match against the Holyhead Harpies of 1953 is widely reckoned one of the finest ever seen. After the Harpies beat the Harriers, Harriers' Captain Rudolf Brand proposed to the Harpies' Captain and was hit over the head with her Cleansweep Five.
  • The broomstick company of Ellerby and Spudmore resides in the Black Forest, but their brooms were never successful in professional Quidditch.
  • An illuminated manuscript, dating back to early Medieval Ages that depicts three warlocks dismounting from their brooms was found in Germany.[4]

Magical creatures

The following magical creatures are native to Germany:

Appearances

External links

Notes and references

  1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 12 (Magic is Might)
  2. Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 2 (Ancient Broom Games)
  3. Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 8 (The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide)
  4. Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 1 (The Evolution of the Flying Broomstick)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)